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November 27, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter will attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service in Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter will attend a tribute service in Georgia for his late wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Carter Center said.

November 27, 2023

Prison system tied up in guard sex scandal hit with sickening new claims

Seven employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections were indicted this month for allegedly smuggling contraband into prisons, most notably cellphones.

November 27, 2023

Georgia animal control issues urgent adoption deadline as overcrowding threatens euthanasia for two dozen dogs

A Georgia animal control group has declared an urgent deadline, warning that overcrowding may lead to the euthanasia of two dozen dogs by November 30.

November 27, 2023

Kentucky train derailment caused by failed wheel bearing, company says

CSX says a failed wheel bearing on a train car caused a derailment that sparked a chemical fire in a small Kentucky town. The accident occured on Nov. 22, 2023.

November 27, 2023

UNC Chapel Hill accused shooter Tailei Qi found unfit for trial, referred to mental health facility

UNC Ph.D. student Tailei Qi, accused of fatally shooting Prof. Zijie Yan, was deemed unfit to stand trial and will be committed to a psychiatric hospital.

November 27, 2023

Georgia land dispute: Residents challenge railroad expansion in fight for property rights

A legal battle over land ownership is unfolding in Georgia as the Sandersville Railroad seeks to build a 4.5-mile rail line connecting to a rock quarry.

November 27, 2023

Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video

A Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly opened the over-wing emergency exit hatch Sunday evening, climbed out and struggled with airport workers near a utility vehicle.

November 27, 2023

Baton Rouge teenage murder suspect breaks out of jail in 2nd escape in 2 weeks

Two teenage murder suspects allegedly broke out of a Baton Rouge jail over the weekend, which is the second time one of the suspects escaped this month.

November 27, 2023

Florida police truck crashes into car on way to emergency, 5-year-old girl dies

A 5-year-old girl's mother said she heard sirens from a police truck while stopped at a red light, but could not tell how far out the vehicle was.

November 27, 2023

Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting

Former Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) chief of staff Stephen Hovanic was arrested earlier this month in connection with a Georgia human-trafficking sting.